Category: Theatre & Performing Arts
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Why the Push to Rename the Kennedy Center After Donald Trump Is Stirring Controversy in 2025
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways The proposal to rename the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump has sparked widespread controversy involving politics, culture, and legal issues. A bill called the “Make Entertainment Great Again Act” seeks to rename the Center and its opera house, challenging existing laws and traditions. Legal constraints from the law…
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James Franco’s Bold Return to Stage and Screen: “Desert Films” and Life After Controversy
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key Takeaways James Franco is returning to the stage with his play “Desert Films”, marking a significant creative comeback. The performances are scheduled for August 23 and 24, 2025, at Theatre 29 in Twentynine Palms, California, with proceeds supporting local arts infrastructure. Following a 2021 lawsuit over allegations of inappropriate…